InvestigationBusiness For-Profit Colleges: Screw U? To the booming for-profit college industry, low-income students are a treasure trove of federal subsidies, grants, and high-interest loans — all for degrees that fizzle in the job market. Yasmeen Qureshi, Sarah Gross & Lisa DesaiMother JonesSeptember 1, 2013
InvestigationJustice, World Profiling Iran’s LGBT Refugees Iran allows the execution of individuals for homosexual conduct, pushing many LGBT citizens to leave with help from an “underground railroad.” Marie DoezemaGlobal PostAugust 29, 2013
InvestigationJustice, World Mexico’s Abortion Wars, American-Style After Mexico City liberalized its abortion law, a fierce backlash followed. Is its striking resemblance to the US pro-life movement a coincidence? Kathryn JoyceThe NationAugust 29, 2013
InvestigationJustice Wrongfully Convicted Andre Davis was sentenced to 80 years for an unforgivable crime — one he swore he didn’t commit. Jordan Michael SmithChicago ReaderAugust 28, 2013
InvestigationBusiness, Labor, Politics The Invisible Workforce Women who care for poor kids are often mothers living in poverty themselves. E. Tammy KimThe NationAugust 1, 2013
InvestigationBusiness, Health Merchants of Meth With big profits on the line, the drug industry is pulling out campaign-style dirty tricks to keep selling the meds that cooks turn into crank. Jonah EngleMother JonesAugust 1, 2013
InvestigationJustice, World Syria’s Unspoken Crimes In Syria’s civil war, one former detainee says, the threat is, “You protest; we take your virginity, your honor.” Janine di GiovanniVanity FairJuly 29, 2013
InvestigationBusiness, Environment, World Greek Gold: Jobs and Forest Under Threat Despite bitter community protests, Greece is pressing ahead with controversial new investment projects that threaten rare habitats. Jim WickensLink TVJuly 25, 2013
InvestigationBusiness, Environment, World The Heavy Price of Greek Austerity With plans for mining development underway, the peninsula of Halkidiki is at the center of a bitter struggle over how to address the harsh economic realities in Greece. Jim WickensThe Independent (UK)July 21, 2013
InvestigationJustice, World Former Chad Leader Charged With War Crimes Ronald Reagan’s support for the dictator — accused of killing and torturing his opponents — offers a cautionary tale for American intervention. Michael BronnerThe GuardianJuly 3, 2013